Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
1202472

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J. Engel

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 83: 220. f. 1–19 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201810

Common Names

  • Clasmatocolea verrucosa
  • Verrucosa Clasmatocolea
  • Clasmatocolea Moss

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Description

Clasmatocolea verrucosa (also called Warty Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, thalloid liverwort with a single, unbranched stem. It is native to the northern hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Clasmatocolea verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clasmatocolea verrucosa is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clasmatocolea verrucosa is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in fall. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Clasmatocolea verrucosa

Clasmatocolea verrucosa can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Clasmatocolea verrucosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clasmatocolea verrucosa?

Clasmatocolea verrucosa

What type of plant is Clasmatocolea verrucosa?

A moss

What is the habitat of Clasmatocolea verrucosa?

It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests or on rocks

Species in the Clasmatocolea genus

Species in the Lophocoleaceae family

Chiloscyphus septatus, Chiloscyphus chinnarensis, Chiloscyphus pallescens, Chiloscyphus polyanthos, Chiloscyphus lepervanchei, Chiloscyphus kehdingianus, Chiloscyphus durus, Chiloscyphus hookeri, Chiloscyphus breviculus, Chiloscyphus rotundifolius, Chiloscyphus greenwelliae, Chiloscyphus kashyapii, Chiloscyphus subacuminatus, Chiloscyphus subsimilis, Chiloscyphus beesleyanus, Chiloscyphus kilauensis, Chiloscyphus koeppensis, Chiloscyphus bifidus, Chiloscyphus laceratus, Chiloscyphus lambertonii, Chiloscyphus latistipus, Chiloscyphus tridens, Chiloscyphus trigonifolius, Chiloscyphus brevistipulus, Chiloscyphus longifissus, Chiloscyphus confertifolius, Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus, Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus, Chiloscyphus ernstianus, Chiloscyphus etesseanus, Chiloscyphus francanus, Chiloscyphus propagulifer, Chiloscyphus quadricilius, Chiloscyphus graeffeanus, Chiloscyphus renauldii, Chiloscyphus scaberulus, Chiloscyphus acutus, Chiloscyphus similis, Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus, Clasmatocolea vermicularis, Clasmatocolea minutiretis, Clasmatocolea verrucosa, Clasmatocolea fulvella, Clasmatocolea rigens, Clasmatocolea trachypus, Clasmatocolea fasciculata, Clasmatocolea humilis, Clasmatocolea inflexispina, Clasmatocolea gayana, Clasmatocolea navistipula,

References

John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200723: Based on data supplied by Bryonames